First Merchants settles with DOJ, can move forward with MBTF deal

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-06-13 11:08:06:000

First Merchants ( FRME +0.6% ) reports a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice thatall claims by the DOJ and finalizes an investigation that began in June 2017 focused on bank lending practices in the Indianapolis-Marion County, IN, market between Jan. 1, 2… read more...

Dividend Increases: May 6-10, 2019 (Part 3: Remaining Sectors)

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-05-15 04:01:00:000

Monitoring dividend increases for stocks on my watch list helps me identify candidates for further analysis. Companies that regularly increase dividends show confidence in the potential growth of future earnings. I look for dividend increase announcements for stocks in the CCC List , but I … read more...

Dividend Increases: May 6-10, 2019 (Part 3: Remaining Sectors)

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-05-15 04:01:00:000

Monitoring dividend increases for stocks on my watch list helps me identify candidates for further analysis. Companies that regularly increase dividends show confidence in the potential growth of future earnings. I look for dividend increase announcements for stocks in the CCC List , but I … read more...

Dividend Increases: May 6-10, 2019 (Part 3: Remaining Sectors)

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-05-15 04:01:00:000

Monitoring dividend increases for stocks on my watch list helps me identify candidates for further analysis. Companies that regularly increase dividends show confidence in the potential growth of future earnings. I look for dividend increase announcements for stocks in the CCC List , but I … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: March 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-04-02 04:34:39:000

Welcome to my March update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-directed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. March was the fifth month of my second year for my portfolio, and it was overall my second most profitable since portfolio inception. This year my goal is … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: March 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-04-02 04:34:39:000

Welcome to my March update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-directed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. March was the fifth month of my second year for my portfolio, and it was overall my second most profitable since portfolio inception. This year my goal is … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: March 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-04-02 04:34:39:000

Welcome to my March update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-directed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. March was the fifth month of my second year for my portfolio, and it was overall my second most profitable since portfolio inception. This year my goal is … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: March 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-04-02 04:34:39:000

Welcome to my March update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-directed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. March was the fifth month of my second year for my portfolio, and it was overall my second most profitable since portfolio inception. This year my goal is … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: March 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-04-02 04:34:39:000

Welcome to my March update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-directed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. March was the fifth month of my second year for my portfolio, and it was overall my second most profitable since portfolio inception. This year my goal is … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: March 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-04-02 04:34:39:000

Welcome to my March update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-directed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. March was the fifth month of my second year for my portfolio, and it was overall my second most profitable since portfolio inception. This year my goal is … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 18:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 18:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 18:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 18:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 18:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 18:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 18:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 13:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 13:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 13:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 13:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 13:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: January 2019 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2019-02-04 13:28:24:000

Welcome to my January update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. January was the third month of my second year of my portfolio, and it was overall my most profitable, not only for year two but also since portfolio incep… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: November 2018 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-03 22:18:11:000

Welcome to my November update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small, self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. Last month, I reported that the first year had arrived since my portfolio was presented on Seeking Alpha, and that I had surpassed my initial goal to ac… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: November 2018 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-03 22:18:11:000

Welcome to my November update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small, self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. Last month, I reported that the first year had arrived since my portfolio was presented on Seeking Alpha, and that I had surpassed my initial goal to ac… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: November 2018 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-03 22:18:11:000

Welcome to my November update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small, self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. Last month, I reported that the first year had arrived since my portfolio was presented on Seeking Alpha, and that I had surpassed my initial goal to ac… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: November 2018 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-03 22:18:11:000

Welcome to my November update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small, self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. Last month, I reported that the first year had arrived since my portfolio was presented on Seeking Alpha, and that I had surpassed my initial goal to ac… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: November 2018 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-03 22:18:11:000

Welcome to my November update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small, self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. Last month, I reported that the first year had arrived since my portfolio was presented on Seeking Alpha, and that I had surpassed my initial goal to ac… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: November 2018 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-03 22:18:11:000

Welcome to my November update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small, self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. Last month, I reported that the first year had arrived since my portfolio was presented on Seeking Alpha, and that I had surpassed my initial goal to ac… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: November 2018 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-03 22:18:11:000

Welcome to my November update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small, self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. Last month, I reported that the first year had arrived since my portfolio was presented on Seeking Alpha, and that I had surpassed my initial goal to ac… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: November 2018 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-03 22:18:11:000

Welcome to my November update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small, self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. Last month, I reported that the first year had arrived since my portfolio was presented on Seeking Alpha, and that I had surpassed my initial goal to ac… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: November 2018 Update

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-12-03 22:18:11:000

Welcome to my November update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small, self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. Last month, I reported that the first year had arrived since my portfolio was presented on Seeking Alpha, and that I had surpassed my initial goal to ac… read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: October 2018 Update - A 12%+ First Year

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-04 22:06:48:000

Welcome to my October update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. It has now been a full year since I presented my portfolio on Seeking Alpha, and it's time to assess not only results for October but also progress for the … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: October 2018 Update - A 12%+ First Year

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-04 22:06:48:000

Welcome to my October update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. It has now been a full year since I presented my portfolio on Seeking Alpha, and it's time to assess not only results for October but also progress for the … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: October 2018 Update - A 12%+ First Year

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-04 22:06:48:000

Welcome to my October update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. It has now been a full year since I presented my portfolio on Seeking Alpha, and it's time to assess not only results for October but also progress for the … read more...

Green Dot Portfolio: October 2018 Update - A 12%+ First Year

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-11-04 22:06:48:000

Welcome to my October update for my Green Dot Portfolio, a small self-managed retirement portfolio created in a Roth IRA trading account. It has now been a full year since I presented my portfolio on Seeking Alpha, and it's time to assess not only results for October but also progress for the … read more...

Merger Arbitrage Mondays - October 15, 2018

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-16 08:50:57:000

Merger activity increased last week with eight new deals announced and four pending deals closing. Deal Statistics: New Deals: The acquisition of Rowan Companies (RDC) by Ensco (ESV) for $3.44 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the transaction agreement, Rowan sh… read more...

Merger Arbitrage Mondays - October 15, 2018

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-16 08:50:57:000

Merger activity increased last week with eight new deals announced and four pending deals closing. Deal Statistics: New Deals: The acquisition of Rowan Companies (RDC) by Ensco (ESV) for $3.44 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the transaction agreement, Rowan sh… read more...

Merger Arbitrage Mondays - October 15, 2018

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-10-16 08:50:57:000

Merger activity increased last week with eight new deals announced and four pending deals closing. Deal Statistics: New Deals: The acquisition of Rowan Companies (RDC) by Ensco (ESV) for $3.44 billion in an all stock deal. Under the terms of the transaction agreement, Rowan sh… read more...

WeissLaw LLP Investigates MBT Financial Corporation Acquisition

via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-12 10:56:00:000

NEW YORK , Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of MBT Financial Corporation ("MBTF" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:MBTF) in connection with the proposed acquisition of… read more...

WeissLaw LLP Investigates MBT Financial Corporation Acquisition

via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-12 10:56:00:000

NEW YORK , Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of MBT Financial Corporation ("MBTF" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:MBTF) in connection with the proposed acquisition of… read more...

WeissLaw LLP Investigates MBT Financial Corporation Acquisition

via: PR Newswire at 2018-10-12 10:56:00:000

NEW YORK , Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of MBT Financial Corporation ("MBTF" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:MBTF) in connection with the proposed acquisition of… read more...

NEW YORK , Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential claims against MBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: MBTF) and its board of directors for breach of fiduciary duty concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by First Merchants Corporation (NASDA… read more...

First Merchants to acquire MBT Financial in all stock transaction for $290.9M

23 Upcoming Dividend Increases

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-05-24 09:45:57:000

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the NASDAQ . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

23 Upcoming Dividend Increases

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-05-24 09:45:57:000

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the NASDAQ . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

23 Upcoming Dividend Increases

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-05-24 09:45:57:000

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the NASDAQ . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

23 Upcoming Dividend Increases

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-05-24 09:45:57:000

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the NASDAQ . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

23 Upcoming Dividend Increases

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-05-24 09:45:57:000

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the NASDAQ . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

23 Upcoming Dividend Increases

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-05-24 09:45:57:000

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the NASDAQ . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

23 Upcoming Dividend Increases

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-05-24 09:45:57:000

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the NASDAQ . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

Monitoring dividend increases for stocks on my watch is one way to identify candidates for further analysis. Companies that regularly increase dividends show confidence in the potential growth of future earnings. I look for dividend increase announcements for stocks in the CCC list , but I … read more...

Monitoring dividend increases for stocks on my watch is one way to identify candidates for further analysis. Companies that regularly increase dividends show confidence in the potential growth of future earnings. I look for dividend increase announcements for stocks in the CCC list , but I … read more...

Monitoring dividend increases for stocks on my watch is one way to identify candidates for further analysis. Companies that regularly increase dividends show confidence in the potential growth of future earnings. I look for dividend increase announcements for stocks in the CCC list , but I … read more...

Monitoring dividend increases for stocks on my watch is one way to identify candidates for further analysis. Companies that regularly increase dividends show confidence in the potential growth of future earnings. I look for dividend increase announcements for stocks in the CCC list , but I … read more...

Monitoring dividend increases for stocks on my watch is one way to identify candidates for further analysis. Companies that regularly increase dividends show confidence in the potential growth of future earnings. I look for dividend increase announcements for stocks in the CCC list , but I … read more...

Dividend Challengers (And Near-Challengers): 53 Increases By June 30

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-04-19 03:35:07:000

In compiling the Dividend Champions list, I get to see which companies are nearing the anniversaries of their previous dividend increases. Since most of these firms raise their payout about the same time every year, I can say with some confidence that they are likely to do so again. I have sep… read more...

Dividend Challengers (And Near-Challengers): 53 Increases By June 30

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-04-19 03:35:07:000

In compiling the Dividend Champions list, I get to see which companies are nearing the anniversaries of their previous dividend increases. Since most of these firms raise their payout about the same time every year, I can say with some confidence that they are likely to do so again. I have sep… read more...

Dividend Challengers (And Near-Challengers): 53 Increases By June 30

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-04-19 03:35:07:000

In compiling the Dividend Champions list, I get to see which companies are nearing the anniversaries of their previous dividend increases. Since most of these firms raise their payout about the same time every year, I can say with some confidence that they are likely to do so again. I have sep… read more...

Dividend Challengers (And Near-Challengers): 53 Increases By June 30

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-04-19 03:35:07:000

In compiling the Dividend Champions list, I get to see which companies are nearing the anniversaries of their previous dividend increases. Since most of these firms raise their payout about the same time every year, I can say with some confidence that they are likely to do so again. I have sep… read more...

Dividend Challengers (And Near-Challengers): 53 Increases By June 30

via: SeekingAlpha at 2018-04-19 03:35:07:000

In compiling the Dividend Champions list, I get to see which companies are nearing the anniversaries of their previous dividend increases. Since most of these firms raise their payout about the same time every year, I can say with some confidence that they are likely to do so again. I have sep… read more...

In compiling the Dividend Champions list, I get to see which companies are nearing the anniversaries of their previous dividend increases. Since most of these firms raise their payout about the same time every year, I can say with some confidence that they are likely to do so again. I have sep… read more...

In compiling the Dividend Champions list, I get to see which companies are nearing the anniversaries of their previous dividend increases. Since most of these firms raise their payout about the same time every year, I can say with some confidence that they are likely to do so again. I have sep… read more...

In compiling the Dividend Champions list, I get to see which companies are nearing the anniversaries of their previous dividend increases. Since most of these firms raise their payout about the same time every year, I can say with some confidence that they are likely to do so again. I have sep… read more...

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the Nasdaq . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the Nasdaq . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the Nasdaq . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

102 Dividend Growth Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Next Week

via: SeekingAlpha at 2017-11-22 16:08:27:000

Introduction The information presented below was created based on combining the "U.S. Dividend Champion" spreadsheet compiled by David Fish hosted here with upcoming dividend information from the Nasdaq . This meshes metrics about companies with dividend growth history with upcoming divid… read more...

First Merchants Corporation Elects Michael C. Marhenke to Its Board of Directors

via: Business Wire at 2017-11-13 09:59:00:000

First Merchants Corporation, a $9.0 billion financial holding company, has elected Michael C. Marhenke to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank. Mr. Marhenke was the President and CEO of Independent Alliance Banks, Inc. prior to its acquisition by Fi… read more...

First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend

via: Business Wire at 2017-11-13 09:26:00:000

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) declared a cash dividend on November 9, 2017 of $0.18 per share. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2017 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2017. For purposes of broker trading, the ex-date of the cash dividend is November 30, 2017. … read more...